Registered Nurse (RN), Outpatient Cancer Services - Office Practice

RWJBarnabas Health New Brunswick, NJ, US

$47.85 - $71.72 / hour

Req #: 0000230956

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: OP Cancer Services CINJ

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Location:

165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: RN

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: OP Cancer Services CINJ

Req #: 0000230956

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Outpatient Cancer Services- Office Practice at the Outpatient Cancer Services CINJ at Morris Cancer Center on the New Brunswick campus.

The Nurse Clinicians of the Office Practice at Morris Cancer Center provide direct care and clinical coordination in an ambulatory setting. They perform thorough assessments on patients in the adult or pediatric setting as part of the multidisciplinary health-care team. In collaboration with the physician, they plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate care to meet individualized patient needs.

RWJ Barnabas Health provides state-of-the-art, compassionate, cancer care for adults and children. Led by a team of nationally recognized physicians in medical, radiation, surgical and pediatric oncology, we take a multidisciplinary approach to your treatment plan.

Qualifications

Required:

BSN
At least 2-3 years of Oncology RN experience required

Preferred

At least 2-3 years of outpatient or hospital experience preferred
OCN required or obtained within 1 year of hire

Certifications And Licenses Required

BLS and ACLS certification
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements

Day Shift, 40 hours per week
4x10 Hour Shifts per week
FT

Essential Functions

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs.

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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